Brighton and Hove · England
Remedial sealant & repairs in Carlton Hill, Brighton and Hove
Remedial sealant across Carlton Hill and nearby, with old sealant always removed completely.
- Gaps opening along the back of the worktop
- Leaks that keep coming back after resealing
- Movement joints that have split or pulled away
Common questions in Carlton Hill
Is Carlton Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Carlton Hill?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
What should I tell you?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
Can you remove old sealant without damaging the bath?
Yes, with care. The old bead is cut and lifted with tools that suit the surface, and the residue is cleaned away. We point out any damage that’s already there.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
Can tenants book the work?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you take off two layers of silicone?
Yes. It’s slower than a standard reseal, because every layer has to come out cleanly, but it’s what makes the new bead last.
Can I choose the sealant colour?
Generally, yes. White, clear and grey are common, and other colours are available for many products, and we agree the colour with you before we start.
About our remedial sealant in Carlton Hill
Water on the floor does not always mean failed silicone. A cracked tray, a failed shower valve or a leaking waste can look just the same. When the fault is elsewhere, we say so instead of resealing for the sake of it. Common call-outs are for sealant applied over old sealant that has lifted and caulk or the wrong sealant used in a wet area, on mouldy bath & shower sealant, expansion joints and leaking tray & enclosure joints.
In a smaller place like Carlton Hill, homes are mostly houses and bungalows rather than flats, some older and some much newer. Bathrooms and kitchens here get the same daily wear as anywhere, and the sealant and grout show it first.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same 12-month guarantee in Carlton Hill and across Brighton and Hove.
- Place
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
No joint lasts for ever, but care makes a real difference. A few tips:
- Always have old sealant cut out, not covered
- Don’t point over movement joints
- Air the bathroom so the sealant can dry
- Check ceilings under showers for marks
Leave the new joint to cure fully before it gets wet or moves: usually around 24 hours, or as long as we advise.
Mould trapped under over-sealed joints spreads unseen. By the time it shows through, the joint is well past saving.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Carlton Hill has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
Homes close to Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity include some older properties, and timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Schools such as Carlton Hill Primary School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Whether you are in the middle of Carlton Hill or further out, we cover remedial sealant for every kind of property. 30 places in Brighton and Hove are on our list, large and small.
We cover every part of the BN2, BN1 and BN50 postcode area for remedial sealant. We cover properties on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane and the roads around them. Carlton Hill is on the A259, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Carlton Hill, we cover Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Carlton Hill has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Landmarks near Carlton Hill
Around Carlton Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Devonshire Arms, Queen's Park and Academy of Creative Training. For rail, the closest station is Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west. A little further out are Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
The process
You do not need to clear the whole room or building, just the space around the work. Everything nearby is protected, and the work takes a few hours for a typical bath or shower, longer where several layers have been applied for a typical job. In a smaller place like Carlton Hill, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- We protect the surfaces around the joint.
- Every layer of failed sealant is stripped out.
- The joint is degreased and checked for movement and leaks.
- Once dry, a suitable sealant is applied and tooled.
- We give you the cure time and explain what caused the failure.
Preparing for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us what needs doing and where, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we will take it from there.
Related advice
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
Also in Carlton Hill
What affects the quote in Carlton Hill
There’s no set price list. What we look at:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How much there is to do
Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. We’ll send you a clear quote for the lot.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- How we’d reach the joints
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. When it suits you, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Different surfaces, different methods
Worktops & kitchens
Kitchen joints hold grease and residue, so cleaning takes longer than in a bathroom before resealing.
Movement & expansion joints
Movement joints in floors, walls and façades need a flexible sealant set to the right depth. Failed sealant is cut out, backing rod or tape is fitted and the joint resealed with a low-modulus product.
Landlord and commercial work in Carlton Hill
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
When to call us in Carlton Hill
One of the commonest remedial jobs is sealant on top of sealant. Silicone doesn’t bond to silicone, so the new layer peels, and damp and mould settle between them.
The most common problems we see are:
- Mould trapped under a layer of silicone
- Thick, messy sealant smeared over tiles
- Sealant peeling off a dusty or damp surface
- Repeat leaks from the same joint
If you let a flat or house near Brighton station, botched sealant from a previous quick fix is easier to strip out between tenants.
Before you book anyone
- Whether you can choose the colour
- How much experience the applicator has
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared